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Special Uses - Forms

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All proposals for the use of the National Forest under a Special Use authorization require a preapplication meeting. Contact the applicable National Forest prior to completing the application form. This meeting will help develop a mutual understanding of your proposal and guide the appropriate use of the National Forest prior to the expenditure of time, resources, or energy on the application.FS-…
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Special Uses - Recreation Residence

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(Forest Service photo by Ron Neibrugge) The Forest Service Recreation Residence program gives private citizens the opportunity to own a single-family cabin in designated areas on the national forests. They are commonly called "summer homes" or "recreation cabins." These privately owned cabins…
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Special Uses - FAST-41, Expedited Infrastructure Development

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Communications Site on the Cibola National Forest. (Forest Service photo) IntroductionOn December 4, 2015, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) was signed into law. Title 41 of this Act (42 U.S.C. § 4370m et seq.), referred to as "FAST-41," created a new governance…
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Special Uses - Outfitting and Guide Links

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Federal Register NoticeDirectives for Forest Service Outfitting and Guiding Special Use Permits and Insurance Requirements for Forest Service Special Use Permits Sep 17, 2008FSH 2709.11 Chapter 30, Section 36 – Outfitting and GuidingAccessibility GuidelinesForest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility GuidelinesSample Business PlanSample Business Plan (DOCX, 133 KB)Outfitting and Guide…
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Special Uses - Applying for a Permit, Existing Uses

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For Existing UsesFrequently Asked Questions–issuance of special-use authorizations for existing uses on Natonal Forest System lands.The Forest Service authorizes many different types of uses on National Forest System (NFS) lands. The following set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will help you determine the process for issuing a new special use authorization when there is a change in…
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Special Uses - Applying for a Permit, Commercial

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Commercial Recreation ActivitiesFrequently asked questions regarding recreation events on National Forest System Lands.The Forest Service authorizes a number of recreational activities on National Forest System (NFS) lands. The following set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) will help you determine whether your proposal would be considered a recreation event. Compare these FAQs with those…
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